Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Shelbyville is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 17,436. Residents earn $73,733 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shelbyville receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Shelbyville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shelbyville is $73,733, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Shelbyville is $238,600, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $979 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Shelbyville is below the national average at 168 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,876 per 100,000, near the national average.
25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Shelbyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 81.6% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.4% |
| 37% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,733 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,104 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,059 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,240 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,594 |
| County GDP | $2,408M |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Healthcare | 115 |
| Retail | 197 |
| Manufacturing | 53 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,781 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.00% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Census Median | $238,600 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $303,659 |
| Median List Price | $345,030 |
| Median List Price | $345,030 |
| $/Sq Ft | $154 |
| Homes Sold | 20 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 43.3% |
| Inventory | 67 |
| Census Median Rent | $979 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,781 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.00% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,676/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 115 |
| Total Violent | 167.5/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 6.7/100K |
| Robbery | 73.7/100K |
| Assault | 87.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,876.1/100K |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 402.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,346.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 127.3/100K |
| Arson | 6.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.8 inches |
| 31% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,747/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2068°N, 85.2306°W |
| County FIPS | 21211 |
Winner: Republican by 34.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,747/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 115 |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Retail Stores | 197 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |